Reusable Baby Wipes

Materials

• Cotton receiving blanket (jersey fabric preferred because it doesn’t fray)

• Scissors

• Plastic or glass storage container

• Baby wipe solution (your choice)

Make It!

1. Cut the receiving blanket into small squares.

2. Stack the fabric squares neatly inside your storage container.

3. Pour the baby wipe solution over the fabric—just enough to saturate.

4. Wring out any excess liquid.

5. Store with the lid on to keep them fresh.

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Baby Bum Balm

A gentle, all-natural balm that moisturizes and protects baby’s sensitive skin. Safe enough to use on diaper areas, dry patches, chapped skin, or even cradle cap.

Ingredients (Makes 2 × 2 oz tins)

• 1/4 cup olive oil infused with calendula flowers

• 1 tbsp jojoba oil

• 2 tsp shea butter

• 2 tsp grated beeswax

• 1 tsp cocoa butter

• 1 tsp carnauba wax

• Materials: Double boiler, two 2-oz shallow metal tins

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Make It!

1. Infuse olive oil with calendula flowers (as described in your Ingredients chapter).

2. In a double boiler, combine the infused olive oil with all remaining ingredients.

3. Heat gently until everything is just melted.

4. Stir well to blend.

5. Pour the mixture into the metal tins.

6. Let it cool completely before using.

All-Natural Disposable Baby Wipes

 Ditch chemical-filled store-bought wipes with this simple, all-natural DIY alternative.

Materials

• 1 paper towel roll

• Plastic or glass container large enough to fit half a roll

• Tender Tushie Baby Wipe Solution

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Make it!

1. Cut the paper towel roll:
   Place the roll on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it in half crosswise (so you end up with two short rolls).

2. Prepare your container:
   Make sure the container is large enough to hold one half of the roll. Place one half of the cut roll into the container, cut side facing down.

3. Add the solution:
   Stir or shake your Tender Tushie Baby Wipe Solution well, then slowly pour it over the paper towel roll.
   The roll should become fully saturated. If there’s excess liquid, pour it off; if it seems too dry, add a little more solution.

4. Remove the cardboard tube:
   Once saturated, the cardboard tube in the center should slide out easily. Remove it and locate the towel end inside the center.

5. Dispense your wipes:
   Gently pull the towel end up through the center to create a convenient pop-up dispenser.

🌼 Tender Tushie Baby Wipe Solution

This gentle solution is designed to clean, soothe, and moisturize your baby’s bottom during diaper changes. You can pour it into a spray bottle and spritz it onto tissues as needed, or use it to prepare your own baby wipes.

There are two types of DIY wipes you can make:

• Disposable wipes – made from a paper towel roll cut in half

• Reusable wipes – made from soft cotton fabric

(Instructions for making both follow after the recipe.)

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Ingredients

• 1 cup distilled water

• 1 tbsp pure witch hazel

• 1 tbsp liquid castile baby soap

• 1 tbsp olive oil
  (You may also infuse the olive oil with calendula flowers as described in the Ingredients section.)

• 1–2 drops lavender essential oil (for babies older than 6 months)

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Make it!

1. Add all ingredients to a large Mason jar.

2. Stir or shake gently to combine.

3. Store any leftover solution in the refrigerator.

🦟 Insect Bite Roll-On Remedy

This simple insect bite roll-on is perfect to keep in your purse, pocket, or travel bag—ready for those moments when mosquitoes, flies, or other pests catch you by surprise. If you’ve ever been outside at dusk without bug spray, you know how quickly bites can ruin the moment. This roll-on provides fast, soothing relief wherever you are.

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🧴 Ingredients & Materials

• 10 ml glass aromatherapy roll-on bottle

• Small funnel

• Pure witch hazel

• 2 drops lavender essential oil

• 2 drops tea tree essential oil

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🧪 Make It!

1. Use a small funnel to pour witch hazel into the roll-on bottle.

2. Add the lavender and tea tree essential oils.

3. Attach the roll-on top securely and shake well to mix.

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✨ To Use

• Apply the roll-on as soon as you feel a bite, or when you notice a mosquito land on you.

• Roll the blend directly onto the bite and allow it to dry.

• Do not scratch! Scratching increases inflammation and irritation.

• If you can resist scratching, this remedy usually brings relief within about 15 minutes.

🌿 After-Sun Lotion Recipe

Even if you don’t have a sunburn, this after-sun lotion is a summer essential. It rehydrates, softens, and soothes skin that’s been exposed to sun, salt, and outdoor heat. After a shower—especially once you’ve washed off sunscreen residue—apply this nourishing lotion. The oils and butters deeply moisturize and help restore sun-kissed skin while you sleep.

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🧴 Ingredients (Makes 2 oz)

• 3 tbsp olive oil infused with calendula

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tsp cocoa butter

• 1 tsp shea butter

• 1 tbsp grated beeswax

• 15 drops lavender essential oil

• 3 tbsp aloe vera gel

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🧪 Make It!

1. In a double boiler or Turkish coffee pot, melt the olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and beeswax over medium heat.

2. Stir occasionally until everything is just melted.

3. Remove from heat and stir in the lavender essential oil.

4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the aloe vera gel.

5. Mix thoroughly to combine the oil and gel as smoothly as possible.

6. Pour the lotion into a clean 2 oz jar or tin and let it set.

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✨ To Use

• Apply generously to sunburned or sun-exposed skin.

• Rub in gently—this may be slightly uncomfortable on a fresh burn.

• Reapply in the morning or after a shower.

• Use nightly after days spent in the sun to keep your skin hydrated and soothed.

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🦟 All-Natural Bug Spray Recipe

This all-natural bug spray is simple, effective, pleasantly scented, and gentle on the skin. The essential oils repel mosquitoes, while the witch hazel base keeps the spray light, cooling, and non-greasy.

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🛠️ Ingredients

• 4 drops citronella essential oil

• 4 drops lemongrass essential oil

• 4 drops rosemary essential oil

• 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil

• 4 drops mint essential oil

• ¼ cup pure witch hazel

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🧪 Make It!

1. Add all ingredients to a small glass or plastic spray bottle.

2. Shake well before each use.

3. Apply liberally to exposed skin, arms, legs, and clothing if desired.

🌿 Aloe Vera Sunburn Remedy

 The healing power of plants is remarkable—especially when something as simple as an aloe vera leaf can provide such soothing relief for painful sunburned skin. This aloe vera remedy is one I’ve used for as long as I can remember.

When I was a child—a freckly, redheaded kid who burned easily—I often visited my grandmother at the beach. She lived in a warm, sunny, coastal city where the summer winds kept us cool enough to forget how strong the sun really was. No matter how much sunscreen I applied or how carefully I reapplied, the sun usually won. By evening, I’d be glowing pink with shoulders so hot they radiated warmth all the way to my ears.

That’s when my grandmother reached for her aloe plant. She would cut off a small piece, slice it open with a knife, and apply the fresh gel to my shoulders. It stung for a moment, but then came the relief—a cool, soothing sensation that calmed the burn almost instantly. By the next morning, my skin was still pink but no longer inflamed or burning.

Aloe vera works so well because it’s a powerful natural anti-inflammatory, and it’s at its most potent when used directly from the plant. Because of this, I’ve always kept an aloe plant at home, and some of them have provided me with fresh healing gel for many years.

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🌱 How to Use Fresh Aloe Vera for Sunburn

1. Cut a piece of aloe vera
   Use a sharp knife to remove a portion of a leaf. You can take just the tip or a larger section—whatever you need.
   Cut at an angle and avoid removing the entire leaf so it can seal itself and continue growing.

2. Expose the gel
   Use a paring knife to slice the leaf lengthwise, opening it up so the gel has maximum surface area.

3. Apply to the burn
   Rub the fresh gel directly onto the sunburned skin.*
   You can chill the aloe leaf in the refrigerator before use if you want extra cooling (this feels great but doesn’t increase healing).

4. Repeat as needed
   Compost the used leaf piece and reapply fresh aloe every six hours if the burn still feels irritated.

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⚠️ Important Notes

• Always perform a patch test first. Some people may be sensitive or allergic to fresh aloe vera.

• This remedy is intended for mild, typical sunburns.

• If you experience blisters, severe pain, fever, headache, or extensive burns, you should seek medical attention.

🌿 After-Sun Lip Balm

Yes—your lips can get sunburned! If you’ve spent a little too much time in the sun and your lips feel sore, tight, or irritated, this soothing after-sun lip balm will help cool, calm, and moisturize them. It’s packed with healing oils, gentle waxes, and aromatic essential oils for comfort and relief.

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🧴 Ingredients (Makes 6 Tubes)

• 2 tbsp olive oil infused with calendula

• 2 tbsp castor oil

• 2 tbsp grated beeswax

• 1.5 tsp carnauba wax

• 1 tsp shea butter

• 10 drops vanilla essential oil

• 8 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

• 5 drops peppermint essential oil

• 5 drops lavender essential oil

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🛠️ Materials Needed

• 6 empty lip balm tubes

• Turkish coffee pot or small double boiler

• Small spatula

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🧪 Instructions

1. Prepare Calendula-Infused Olive Oil

Infuse olive oil with calendula using the method described earlier (or by gently warming olive oil with dried calendula petals and letting it steep).

2. Melt Base Ingredients

• Add olive oil, castor oil, beeswax, carnauba wax, and shea butter into a double boiler or Turkish coffee pot.

• Heat gently until everything melts completely.

• Turn off the heat.

3. Add Essential Oils

• Once off the heat, add vanilla, ylang-ylang, peppermint, and lavender essential oils.

• Stir thoroughly with a spatula to combine.

4. Fill the Lip Balm Tubes

• Pour the melted mixture into each tube, filling to slightly above the inner screw mechanism.

• Allow the tubes to cool and harden.

5. Top Off for a Smooth Finish

• Re-melt any remaining mixture and top off each tube to level the surface.

• This two-step filling method prevents a sunken center.

• If a dip still forms, add a small amount of extra balm and gently melt the surface with a lighter to smooth it.